Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Lisa Fry, alisa.fry@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$70,500 - $94,000

Priority Application Date

For full consideration, please apply by 2025-07-07. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

IMPORTANT: The following documents and information are required for consideration: *Online Application, * Cover Letter, *Resume, *Transcript, *List of previous supervisors’ names and phone numbers, *List of three references. The expectation of the Bursar Office is staff agree and are aware to comply with the ethical and legal responsibility to protect the privacy of students, prospective students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and others, including obligations to protect and safeguard confidential information.
The Bursar Office is responsible for collection of past due accounts. Therefore, to be considered as an applicant, your bursar account must be in good standing with the university. This expectation applies to all applicants considered for employment and to maintain employment.

About this Position

The Associate Bursar oversees maintaining student financial records including student billing, payments, receivables, refund processing and tracking charges on student accounts. Works closely with various departments such as Financial Aid, Fiscal Officers, University Accounting, Business Office, Registrar and others as needed. Assists the Bursar in day-to-day operations.

Oversees the collecting, accounting, and depositing for all funds due to and funds received by the University and the disbursement of certain funds in accordance with Oklahoma Statutes, University policies, and Federal regulations. Responsible for ensuring the Student Loan Management System and the Loan Disbursement Systems are in compliance with the U. S. Department of Education regulations, Federal Laws, Guarantee Agencies policies, State Statutes. Failure to keep the systems in compliance could mean the loss of millions of dollars in federal aid and a potential liability to the institution of several millions of dollars. Is accountable for the overall departmental operations, special projects, continued education and training, and other miscellaneous responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's

  Business/Accounting/Management

  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Five years of Higher Education Fiscal Experience; or

  Seven years of Banking or Financial Institution Experience; or

  Seven years of working with the Public in a Fiscal Position.

• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
  • Accounting and auditing knowledge
  • Computer Skills, Microsoft Office suite, extensive Excel experience
  • Must have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Strong work ethic to ensure the team meets applicable deadlines
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including working with a diverse group of faculty, staff and members of the public
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment with ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Questioning mindset that looks to learn and improve on the way things have been done with strong initiative to solve problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Desire experience in higher education in student accounts and/or student financial aid as well as proficiency in computer billing systems, preferably Banner and TouchNet systems. Progressive professional experience in financial management with demonstrated experience in higher education administration.

• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

  Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

  Certified Fraud Examiner